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1. Decayed film lead 2. RE: Job Opportunity: Assistant Conservator (Plastics Survey) at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum 3. Retirement transition opportunity: art conservation + archival custom framing (Boca Raton, FL) 4. Heritage Emergency Response Workshop 5. Job Posting: LACMA Andrew W. Mellon Fellow, Interdisciplinary 6. Amon Carter Museum Conservation Graduate School Student Summer Internship 2026 7. New Digital Publication: Cezanne Paintings and Watercolors at the Art Institute of Chicago 8. Source for Solander boxes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Amir Moghadam Posted: Wednesday January 28, 2026 8:26 AM Subject: Decayed film lead Message: Hi colleagues, I've attached an image showing a noticeable material change on one of our 16mm film reels. This is on the blanck film lead end. Could anyone help identify what this phenomenon might be (and any likely causes)? Best regards, Amir 2.From: Katharine Fugett Posted: Wednesday January 28, 2026 4:24 PM Subject: RE: Job Opportunity: Assistant Conservator (Plastics Survey) at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum Message: An update and a few reminders: Applications for the Assistant Conservation (Plastics Survey) are due by February 10th. Thank you to those of you who have already applied. This position is open to all specialties! Please reach out to me ([email protected] <[email protected]>) or Kerith Schrager ([email protected] <[email protected]>) with any questions. However, applications should be submitted here. <https://recruiting.ultipro.com/NAT1050NMWTC/JobBoard/297d970c-0c7a-427e-9f0c-40665622cd7f/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=070bbb91-317a-444a-92f7-e4130a6dd14d> ------------------------------ Kate Fugett Preventive Conservator National September 11 Memorial & Museum ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 01-14-2026 13:54 From: Katharine Fugett Subject: Job Opportunity: Assistant Conservator (Plastics Survey) at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum Dear Colleagues, The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is hiring for an Assistant Conservator to help us survey all plastic and plastic containing materials in our collection. This is a two year fixed term position with an ideal start date of April 1st. The description is pasted below. Further information and application details can be found here <https://recruiting.ultipro.com/NAT1050NMWTC/JobBoard/297d970c-0c7a-427e-9f0c-40665622cd7f/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=070bbb91-317a-444a-92f7-e4130a6dd14d>. This position is open to all specialties! Please reach out to me ([email protected] <[email protected]>) or Kerith Schrager ([email protected] <[email protected]>) with any questions. Applications should be submitted through the link above. Job DetailsDescription JOB TITLE: Assistant Conservator (Plastics Survey) DEPARTMENT: Collections REPORTS TO: Head of Conservation CLASSIFICATION: Exempt DATE OF HIRE: April 01, 2026 SALARY: $72,000 Note: This position requires a cover letter for consideration. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. POSITION OVERVIEW Reporting to the Head of Conservation, the Assistant Conservator is a key contributor to the project team implementing a comprehensive survey of the synthetic materials collection at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. Over 9,000 plastic or plastic-containing artifacts have been identified within the Museum's collection, many of which are exhibiting typical indicators of plastic degradation. The artifacts include a variety of materials with personal connections to victims, survivors, and the countless other individuals affected by the events of 9/11 and its aftermath. Many of the objects have been recovered from Ground Zero and exhibit important contextual damage associated with their provenance which complicates their condition assessment and preservation needs. This project is part of an initiative to examine the Memorial & Museum's plastics collection, survey the condition and identify plastic compositions for each object, identify the most at-risk artifacts for rehousing and photogrammetry, and implement an institution-wide policy for collecting, handling, housing, and documentation. Work will take place primarily at the Museum's off-site storage facility in Jersey City, New Jersey and the Museum in Lower Manhattan. This is a full-time, two-year position. This project has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Note: This is a grant-funded position with a fixed term ending approximately April 2028. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Manage the day-to-day project activities and generate deliverables specific to surveying, assessing condition, and documenting the 9,000 plastic and plastic containing artifacts in the collection using a custom designed survey form. Work with the Head of Conservation, Preventive Conservator, Collections Manager, and contracted industrial hygiene company to prioritize sampling of artifacts that were recovered from the attack sites to test for hazardous materials according to the Museum Operations & Maintenance Plan. Appropriate hazardous materials training will be provided by the museum. Work with conservation staff to organize an on-site plastics identification workshop; conduct plastic identification for objects as needed using visual identification. Establish a photogrammetry workplan which will be coordinated with the Museum's conservation staff for a selection of the most at-risk artifacts. Conduct photogrammetry on select plastic objects with appropriate training provided by the museum. Manage the resulting digital images by renaming and storing files according to 9/11 Memorial Museum standards prior to their ingest into the digital collections management database, Collective Access. Update catalog records in the Museum's collections management system, as needed. Research, select, and purchase upgraded storage and rehousing materials for high-priority artifacts. Manage and participate in the rehousing and return of the artifacts to storage. REQUIRED SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONAL EVENTS Participate in the Annual 5K Fundraiser and 9/11 Commemoration, as assigned. Assist with other special projects and events in support of 9/11 Memorial & Museum, as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIREMENT Master's degree from an accredited institution with a concentration in conservation, museum studies, studio art, art history, humanities, or similar area. Any combination of acceptable training, on-the-job experience and/or education will be considered. Up to 5 years' professional experience with and knowledge of conservation, collections management and registration best practices, principles and techniques, location tracking, registration and accession records, cataloging and collections storage principles and practices. Fundamental understanding of preventive conservation as it relates to collections housing, storage, packing and moving; knowledge of museum-approved housing materials and suppliers. Experience taking part in or managing a collections survey preferred. Conversant with analytical methods and recent technologies in the conservation field; knowledge of or interest in digital preservation a plus. Proficient computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office; familiarity with museum collections management systems. Proficient understanding of digital photography and digital image storage and management; previous experience or familiarity with photogrammetry a plus. Experience managing multiple concurrent tasks while maintaining flexibility with shifting priorities and deadlines; ability to coordinate several tasks with many people simultaneously. Proactive, detail-oriented, flexible, and resourceful; a team player who embraces the collaborative benefits of museum work while also completing independent tasks in a timely manner. Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness and a creative approach to problem-solving. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to follow oral and written instructions. Displays a high level of respect and support for colleagues, builds professional and respectful relationships across departments; committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. Commitment to advancing the organization's mission. Flexibility to regularly travel between the Museum and off-site storage in Jersey City, NJ, as well as infrequently to the Museum's off-site storage facility in Rotterdam, NY, as project needs dictate. Travel and per-diem costs will be covered. ______________ The National September 11 Memorial & Museum (9/11 Memorial & Museum) is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who meet the qualification requirements of the role will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The 9/11 Memorial & Museum endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities and other accommodation needs under applicable law. If you are an individual with a legally recognized accommodation need and require assistance during the application process, please contact Ronni Cantor at [email protected] <[email protected]> with your specific accommodation request. The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is committed to an organizational culture that supports and reinforces our institutional values including our commitment to inclusive representation. We are committed to reflecting the unique experiences of the nearly 3,000 victims who were killed indiscriminately in the 1993 and 2001 terrorist attacks and the wider communities impacted in lower Manhattan, at the Pentagon, and near Shanksville, PA. ------------------------------ Kate Fugett Preventive Conservator National September 11 Memorial & Museum ------------------------------ 3.From: George Schwartz Posted: Wednesday January 28, 2026 4:25 PM Subject: Retirement transition opportunity: art conservation + archival custom framing (Boca Raton, FL) Message: After a lifetime in practice, I'm retiring and looking for the right conservator (or small team) to step into an established, fully operational art conservation + archival custom framing studio in Boca Raton since 1992. This is an active, reputable practice that supports the owner and two full-time employees, with strong potential in an affluent region of collectors, along with ongoing work from collectors, museums, historical organizations, Universities, commercial accounts. designers, and decorators. Best fit: someone ready for independence-ownership-level responsibility-without starting from scratch. I will be hands-on at the outset to transfer workflows, standards, and client relationships, and remain available as a resource thereafter. Not a fit for passive investors or anyone without relevant experience. If this intrigues you, reply here or email me with a short note about your background and what you'd like your next chapter to look like. George Schwartz [email protected] ------------------------------ George Schwartz Principal, Senior Conservator ConservArt, Inc. Boca Raton FL [email protected] Chair CIPP 2011-2013 Conservators in Private Practice ------------------------------ 4.From: Kasey Lee Posted: Wednesday January 28, 2026 9:47 PM Subject: Heritage Emergency Response Workshop Message: The Heritage Emergency Response Network (HERN) is offering a workshop, coinciding with the CAC/AIC joint 2026 conference in Montreal! Space is limited. Dates: Tuesday, April 28th, & Wednesday, April 29th, 2026 Location: McCord Stewart Museum, 690 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1E9 Cost: (includes lunch and break snack). $125.00 for Canadian participants (with thanks to funding from Canadian Heritage). $750 for US participants. No fee for Indigenous institutions Registration Link: Click here <https://members.museum.bc.ca/public/event/details/303ddfeb4814580587fcd823d32da18346ce9fb2/1> This 2-day workshop provides training and guidance on emergency response and collections salvage (mixed and archival materials) and is targeted at archives/museum/gallery professionals, conservators, keepers of cultural heritage, and volunteers from small cultural institutions with little to no training in responding to emergencies. The goal is to build confidence to engage in an emergency situation; gain skills in the salvage of museum and archival collections; and develop a supportive professional network around emergency response. If you have any questions about this workshop or the HERN, please email Heidi Swierenga <[email protected]?subject=BC%20HERN%20workshop%20Kilby> from the BC HERN Steering Group. Be a leader in your community. Register today! ------------------------------ Kasey Lee Steering Committee Member BC Heritage Emergency Response Network ------------------------------ 5.From: Betsy Piscil Posted: Wednesday January 28, 2026 9:47 PM Subject: Job Posting: LACMA Andrew W. Mellon Fellow, Interdisciplinary Message: Located on the Pacific Rim, LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States, with a collection of more than 150,000 objects that illuminate 6,000 years of artistic expression across the globe. Committed to showcasing a multitude of art histories, LACMA exhibits and interprets works of art from new and unexpected points of view that are informed by the region's rich cultural heritage and diverse population. LACMA's spirit of experimentation is reflected in its work with artists, technologists, and thought leaders as well as in its regional, national, and global partnerships to share collections and programs, create pioneering initiatives, and engage new audiences. Andrew W. Mellon Fellow, Interdisciplinary (Regular, Full-Time) Reporting to the Senior Conservator, Paintings the Andrew W. Mellon Interdisciplinary Fellow will liaise between two departments, working with conservators and curators to appropriately examine, document, and treat artworks both onsite and offsite. This position splits between Conservation treatment work in the Paintings lab and a research project with Arts of the Ancient Americas. The interdisciplinary research project between the Conservation Center and Art of the Ancient Americas will involve a comparative study of stucco-painted ceramics from Teotihuacan and the Maya area. Any new findings are to be published and presented within the field. Responsibilities: Performs conservation treatments on a variety of media from the Museums' permanent collection Examines works of art to determine condition and need for treatment, collaborating with paintings, objects, paper, and textiles conservators Writes and reviews condition reports for works of art for exhibitions, outgoing loans, and new acquisitions. Provides advice on environmental conditions for works of art in storage, in transit, and on display Conducts research as necessary to determine appropriate conservation treatments Performs pertinent treatment on works of art and accessories with a focus on preventive conservation Uses digital tools and databases to organize and update information in databases, including but not limited to condition reports and photographs Collaborates within the Conservation Center and Museum staff on various levels as it pertains to works of art and preservation Works with conservation and curatorial teams to apply technical analysis, observations, and art historical research to authenticate and better understand the dating, location of origin, functions, and artistic traditions behind certain ancient American stucco-painted ceramics objects Investigates the postfire materials and technologies used to paint and decorate Mesoamerican ceramics using non-invasive and minimally invasive scientific techniques At the supervisor's request, coordinates with other departments and remains informed on loans, transit of art, exhibitions, and permanent collection loans, keeping the supervisor informed Travel to and from Museum locations across Los Angeles as needed Performs other duties or special projects as assigned Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time. Apply HERE: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=4223859a-1623-4bba-84f6-7f22b4ce3a61&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=546915&source=CC2&lang=en_US ------------------------------ Betsy Piscil HR Manager Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) Los Angeles United States ------------------------------ 6.From: M. Cristina D’Amico Posted: Wednesday January 28, 2026 9:48 PM Subject: Amon Carter Museum Conservation Graduate School Student Summer Internship 2026 Message: Amon Carter Museum Summer Internship for Paper or Photography Conservation Closing date: 2/27/2026 Conservation Graduate School Summer Internship - $6000 ($21.43 per hour), 8-weeks, 35 hours a week, June 1 -July 24, 2026 A Housing allowance of $2,000 for the summer is supplied as well as a $800 reimbursement for travel to and from Fort Worth. The summer internship will provide opportunity to assist the conservation staff in a variety of activities and treatments, including working alongside pre-program interns. Some of the projects slated for the summer include planning and implementing a museum wide emergency response drill, collection inventories, surveys, the poison book project, re-housing, as well as object examination and treatment. The interns will work directly with Conservation and Collections Management staff. The conservation laboratory at the Amon Carter Museum specializes in conserving works on paper and photography, providing a unique opportunity for the intern to work with both disciplines or focus on one or the other. This internship is open to: Currently enrolled conservation graduate students, or those with equivalent experience. To apply and for more information follow the link: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/7DE652AD2B0C5EC19EBC3E25055F3A94/jobs/458865 <https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/7DE652AD2B0C5EC19EBC3E25055F3A94/jobs/458865> ------------------------------ M. Cristina D'Amico (she/her) Assistant Conservator of Photographs and Works on Paper Amon Carter Museum of American Art Fort Worth, Texas, USA [email protected] ------------------------------ 7.From: Allison Langley Posted: Wednesday January 28, 2026 9:48 PM Subject: New Digital Publication: Cezanne Paintings and Watercolors at the Art Institute of Chicago Message: New Digital Publication: Cezanne Paintings and Watercolors at the Art Institute of Chicago Edited by Gloria Groom and Kim Muir, Cezanne Paintings and Watercolors at the Art Institute of Chicago <https://www.artic.edu/digital-publications/47/cezanne-paintings-and-watercolors-at-the-art-institute-of-chicago> examines Paul Cezanne's unique methods and materials, offering new insights into his landscapes, portraits, still lifes, and bathers. Curatorial essays by scholars Fabienne Ruppen and Paul Smith are joined by cutting-edge technical examinations by conservators Kristi Dahm and Kim Muir and conservation scientist Giovanni Verri to assess fourteen paintings and watercolors that span Cezanne's career. This richly illustrated digital scholarly catalogue is the seventh installment in a series of open-access digital publications on Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works at the Art Institute, which includes volumes on Claude Monet, <https://www.artic.edu/digital-publications/11/monet-paintings-and-drawings-at-the-art-institute-of-chicago>Pierre-Auguste Renoir <https://www.artic.edu/digital-publications/12/renoir-paintings-and-drawings-at-the-art-institute-of-chicago>, Gustave Caillebotte <https://www.artic.edu/digital-publications/44/caillebotte-paintings-and-drawings-at-the-art-institute-of-chicago>, Camille Pissarro <https://www.artic.edu/digital-publications/9/pissarro-paintings-and-works-on-paper-at-the-art-institute-of-chicago>, Paul Gauguin <https://www.artic.edu/digital-publications/7/gauguin-paintings-sculpture-and-graphic-works-at-the-art-institute-of-chicago>, and Edouard Manet <https://www.artic.edu/digital-publications/4/manet-paintings-and-works-on-paper-at-the-art-institute-of-chicago>. artic.edu/digitalcezanne <http://artic.edu/digitalcezanne> ------------------------------ Allison Langley Director, Paintings and Frames Conservation The Art Institute of Chicago Chicago United States ------------------------------ 8.From: Reba Snyder Posted: Wednesday January 28, 2026 9:49 PM Subject: Source for Solander boxes Message: For many years we have ordered custom size Solander boxes from Spink and Gabor in New Jersey. Recently, they have not responded to our needs. Does anyone have another source for Solander boxes?Any leads are welcome.Reba Snyder Morgan Library and Museum You are subscribed to "Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList)" as [email protected]. To change your subscriptions, go to http://community.culturalheritage.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions. To unsubscribe from this community discussion, go to https://community.culturalheritage.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?UserKey=d16eaa87-0f69-494b-9f2f-303dbc1222e1&sKey=fab9aa4f27a04c5d876e&GroupKey=757a8f16-505f-4323-8e74-e376757aa9f7.
